Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of
Unenclosed settlement

Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of

Scotland
HES SM7086
Site type
Unenclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kirktonbarns is an ancient unenclosed settlement located 650 metres north of Kirktonbarns in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises scattered archaeological remains indicative of prehistoric or early historic occupation, characteristic of unenclosed settlements found throughout eastern Scotland. Such settlements typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, though without excavation the precise chronology remains uncertain. The dispersed nature of the remains, lacking the defensive enclosures common to later settlements, suggests a community organised around pastoral or mixed subsistence activities during the pre-Roman Iron Age period.

Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of?

Kirktonbarns is an ancient unenclosed settlement located 650 metres north of Kirktonbarns in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7086.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of?

Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirktonbarns, unenclosed settlement 650m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leuchars Castle, enclosures 700m N of (4.2 km), Leuchars Castle, unenclosed settlement 320m NNE of (4.7 km), Leuchars Castle, settlement 200m and 400m W of and 240m WNW of (5 km).

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